The Synthesis of "Battle of Marathon"

An overview of the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, where an outnumbered Athenian force defeated the mighty Persian army, securing their independence.

An overview of the series of conflicts between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire that shaped the course of Western civilization.

A look at the Greco-Persian Wars, the pivotal conflict that saw Greek city-states clash with the Persian Empire, shaping the course of history.

The decisive final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece, where allied Greek city-states secured their independence.

The decisive 338 BC battle where Philip II of Macedon crushed Greek forces, ending the era of independent city-states and uniting Greece by force.

A summary of the pivotal naval battle in 480 BCE where an outnumbered Greek fleet decisively defeated the Persians, changing the course of history.

Explore the reign of Xerxes I, the Persian king known for his massive invasion of Greece and grand construction projects like the Gate of All Nations.

Discover Themistocles, the visionary Athenian politician and general who built Athens' navy and masterminded the victory at the Battle of Salamis.

Discover the story of the Battle of Thermopylae, where a small Greek force led by 300 Spartans made a legendary last stand against a massive Persian army.

Discover how the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC ended Spartan dominance with revolutionary tactics, reshaping the power balance of ancient Greece forever.